Low Calorie Mixed Drinks for the Health Conscious

Low calorie mixed drinks are a must have for health conscious people. There are two main rules when choosing a mixed drink to make sure your not gulping down a large amount of calories. Look for mixed drinks with a lower alcohol content, most calories some from sweet liquors. For example 80 proof vodka has 64 calories per ounce while 100 proof vodka has 82 calories per ounce. Cocktails that do not have a large amount of different drink mixes in it are going to be lower in calories than drinks that do. All these mixes are to add flavor but have a high sugar content. Here are 5 low calorie mixed drinks sure to impress your friends.

The Cosmopolitan

Made famous by the hit television show turned movie Sex in the City the Cosmopolitan mixed drink can be made with little calories.

80 proof vodka 64 calories per oz

Crystal Light 5 Calorie Drink Mix packet and Bottle of 16.9 oz water

Using these ingredients instead of the normal cranberry juice and stronger alcohol you can get away with a mere 75 - 100 calories here as opposed to the normal 400-450 calories.

Bloody Mary

A classic Bloody Mary has always been a hit with mixed drinks. Now that you're counting calories it is nice to know about 125 - 150 calories are in the typical drink. Make sure not to order this drink with stronger alcohol because all that does is pack on the calories. Now you do not have to worry about going out to dinner with your friends and finding a low calorie mixed drink on the menu, there was always one there.

A good Bloody Mary recipe:

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Bloody-Mary-Deluxe/Detail.aspx

http://www.drink-recipes.org.uk/mixed-drink-recipes/55-bloody-mary.htm

http://www.christonium.com/culinaryreview/ItemID=12033583868643 This one is 86 calories a serving.

Mojito

Yes, this is the drink our parents used to drink. However, weight conscious individuals have helped this mixed drink achieve a huge comeback in recent years. This delicious treat has roughly 140 - 160 calories. No need to skimp on ingredients in this drink. Mojitos contain club soda, light rum, lime juice, sugar, and mint sprigs.

Here are a few Mojito recipes to try over dinner:

http://www.cooking.com/Recipes-And-More/recipes/Mojitos-recipe-4835.aspx

http://www.laaloosh.com/2009/05/19/weight-watcher-mojito-recipe/

http://www.desktopcookbook.com/recipe/30136/104-Calorie-Mojito.htm

Cranberry Mimosas

Start with 2 ½ ounces of cranberry juice in a wine glass. Mix in 6 ounces of sparkling white wine or dry champagne. Add a few whole cranberries for appeal and you got yourself a tasty mixed drink with only 150 - 170 calories. Each glass has no fat and only 1 mg of sodium.

Additional Cranberry Mimosa recipes:

http://www.recipezaar.com/Cranberry-Mimosa-103805

http://find.myrecipes.com/recipes/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayRecipe&recipe_id=637671

Green Apple Martini

Spice up your party with a couple Green Apple Martinis. Coming in at around 140 - 150 calories a glass your waistline is sure to smile. Grab your favorite martini glass and mix 1 ounce of 80 proof vodka, 1 ounce sour apple flavoring, and 1 ounce of apple juice together. Garnish anyway you like.

Low-Calorie Martini recipes:

http://www.cocktailatlas.com/L2LoCal/Low_Cal_Carb_Martinis/Lo_Cal_Carbs.htm

http://www.recipezaar.com/Orange-Creamsicle-Martini-Low-Calorie-312866